Exploring Fiction Stories
This worksheet helps second-grade students understand the characteristics of fiction stories through reading and writing activities.
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Exploring Fiction Stories
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Read the story and answer the questions. Then, write your own short fiction story.
The Little Bear Who Lost His Roar
Barnaby was a small bear who lived in a big forest. Every morning, Barnaby loved to practice his roar. "ROAR!" he would shout, and all the little birds would fly away. But one sunny Tuesday, Barnaby woke up and tried to roar, and nothing came out! He tried again, "R-r-r..." but it was just a tiny squeak. Barnaby felt very sad. He went to find his friend, Sammy the Squirrel. "Sammy, I've lost my roar!" he whispered. Sammy, who was busy burying nuts, looked up. "Lost your roar? That's silly! Maybe you just need to warm up. Try singing!" Barnaby tried to sing, but it was still a squeak. Next, he met Fiona the Fox. "Fiona, I can't roar!" he cried. Fiona, who was very clever, said, "Hmmm, maybe you're just hungry! A big breakfast always makes me feel strong." Barnaby ate a big breakfast of berries and honey, but his roar was still gone. He sat down by the river, feeling very gloomy. Suddenly, he saw a tiny butterfly struggling in the water. Without thinking, Barnaby reached out his paw and gently scooped the butterfly to safety on a leaf. The butterfly fluttered its wings and flew off. Barnaby felt a warm feeling inside. He took a deep breath, and then, a big, loud, happy "ROAR!" burst out! His roar was back! He realized that helping others made him feel strong and brave, and that's all he needed.
1. What kind of animal is Barnaby?
A squirrel
A fox
A bear
A butterfly
2. What did Barnaby realize made his roar come back?
Singing a song
Eating breakfast
Helping a butterfly
Whispering to Sammy
3. Fiction stories are not real; they are up.
4. The characters in a fiction story can be people, animals, or even .
5. Every fiction story has a beginning, a middle, and an .
6. Who are the main characters in "The Little Bear Who Lost His Roar"?
7. All fiction stories tell about things that really happened.
True
False
8. Write a short fiction story about a talking animal who goes on an adventure. Remember to include a character, a setting, a problem, and a solution.